{"id":874589,"date":"2025-08-12T09:25:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/lifeway-foods-delivers-record-q2-2025-net-sales-extends-kefir-category-leadership-and-estimates-over-20-q3-net-sales-growth-to-date\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T09:25:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:25:59","slug":"lifeway-foods-delivers-record-q2-2025-net-sales-extends-kefir-category-leadership-and-estimates-over-20-q3-net-sales-growth-to-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/lifeway-foods-delivers-record-q2-2025-net-sales-extends-kefir-category-leadership-and-estimates-over-20-q3-net-sales-growth-to-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifeway Foods Delivers Record Q2 2025 Net Sales, Extends Kefir Category Leadership, and Estimates Over 20% Q3 Net Sales Growth to Date"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kefir market leader posts $53.9 million<\/span> in net sales, an 18% volume-led net sales increase on a\u00a0comparable basis, marking nearly six years of uninterrupted net sales growth<\/p>\n

Company posts double-digit diluted EPS gains and strong gross margin expansion year-over-year<\/p>\n

Momentum accelerates into Q3 with highest weekly sales ever recorded in July and unaudited\u00a0estimate of $26.4 million<\/span> in net sales for the third quarter-to-date through August 11<\/span>, up over 20%\u00a0year-over-year<\/p>\n

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\n <\/span>, Aug. 12, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) (“Lifeway” or “the Company”), the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods, today announced record financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025<\/span> and reported that third quarter momentum is already outpacing last year’s performance by more than 20%. Unaudited estimated net sales for Q3 to date through August 11, 2025<\/span>, reached $26.4 million<\/span>, powered by accelerating consumer demand for the Company’s flagship Lifeway Kefir and high-protein Lifeway Farmer Cheese.<\/p>\n

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“This was another quarter that reinforces Lifeway’s position as the undisputed leader in the kefir category,” said Julie Smolyansky<\/span>, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lifeway Foods. “We delivered $53.9 million<\/span> in net sales, our highest quarter ever, with strong, volume-led growth across our core portfolio. The consistency of our performance, even as we cycle past previous record highs, speaks to the strength of our brand, the loyalty of our customers, and the expanding reach of our platform.”<\/p>\n

Smolyansky continued, “Beyond topline growth, we expanded gross margin by 160 basis points year-over-year and more than 460 basis points sequentially, translating into double-digit net income and diluted EPS growth year-over-year. We are executing with discipline while capturing powerful consumer tailwinds \u2013 from the continued wellness boom to the surge in GLP-1<\/span> medication use \u2013 as more people seek nutrient-dense, protein-rich, probiotic foods that support digestion, satiety, and natural GLP-1<\/span> hormone production.”<\/p>\n

\n Recognized Industry Leadership<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

In July, Lifeway was named Processor of the Year by Dairy Foods<\/i> magazine, the publication’s highest annual honor, recognizing the Company’s innovation, leadership, growth, and impact on the dairy industry. “Earning this award is a testament to our team’s dedication and to the role Lifeway has played in pioneering kefir in the U.S. for nearly 40 years,” Smolyansky said.<\/p>\n

\n Capitalizing on Growth Trends<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

In addition to its flagship kefir and Farmer Cheese, Lifeway’s Probiotic Smoothies with Collagen \u2013 the first in the category \u2013 are resonating strongly with consumers. Collagen, a rapidly growing $8 billion<\/span> global market, is valued for its skin, joint, hair, and nail health benefits. Lifeway’s innovative blend of probiotics and collagen supports both gut health and “beauty from within,” with the Berry Blast flavor recently winning a 2025 Good Housekeeping Snack Award.<\/p>\n

\n Third Quarter Momentum<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

Momentum has carried into the second half of the year. In July, Lifeway recorded the highest single week of gross sales in Company history, surpassing $5.5 million<\/span>, representing a 66% increase over the same week in 2024. For Q3 to date through August 11<\/span>, unaudited net sales were $26.4 million<\/span>, an increase of more than 20% compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n

\n Second Quarter 2025 Highlights<\/b>\n <\/p>\n